Handling: hand and hoist-line implements – Sanitary handler for pet droppings
Patent
1989-07-28
1991-08-13
Focarino, Margaret A.
Handling: hand and hoist-line implements
Sanitary handler for pet droppings
294 55, A01K 2900
Patent
active
050391488
ABSTRACT:
A device for conveniently picking up dog waste from streets, sidewalks, grass, etc. is very flat in an initial folded configuration, for example less than one-eighth inch in folded thickness, so that it is easily stored in a pocket or purse. Preferably formed of folded paper lined in some areas with foil, the device is folded generally in a Z shape, with a cardboard stiffener on a bottom panel. The folded device is easily pulled open to a scoop-like configuration, and a loose piece of cardboard is exposed when the scoop is opened. The piece of cardboard is used as a paddle with one hand to push the waste material into the scoop. Once this is completed, the loose cardboard piece is put back in the scoop and a top panel of the Z-shaped device is swung around to a position of closing the scoop defined by the other two panels. Side flaps are then moved over the top panel to further seal the closure, and a rubber band secured to the device is removed and used to retain the closed configuration.
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Focarino Margaret A.
Freiburger Thomas M.
Kramer Dean J.
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